Risk Management Analyst

AMAO MURTALA

Mansfield, TX

817-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A strategic IT Risk Analyst with expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising mitigation strategies that have resulted in a 40% reduction in critical vulnerabilities across key systems. Sought-after for aligning enterprise IT strategies with industry best practices and regulatory frameworks, including ISO27001, GLBA, NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX standards. Demonstrated ability in leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies to monitor risk exposure, leading to a 25% decrease in incident response times.

SKILLS

•Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) • Third-Party Vendor Evaluation

•Regulatory Compliance • Vulnerability Assessment & Management

•Risk Assessment & Mitigation • Compliance Monitoring

•Policy & Procedure Development • Information Security Management

•Compliance Auditing • Operational Risk Management

EXPERIENCE

Third-Party Risk Analyst (Contract) ExcelMindCyber Nov 2023 – Present

•Facilitated training programs for staff members on third-party risk management best practices, enhancing organizational risk awareness and response capabilities.

•Collaborated with procurement to integrate risk assessment criteria into vendor selection processes, improving the quality of new vendor onboarding by 25%.

•Conducted targeted risk assessments for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of third-party relationships and avoiding potential risk increases by 90%.

•Led the initiative to digitize third-party risk management workflows, increasing efficiency by 25% and reducing manual error rates by 35%.

•Championed the development of a third-party risk management policy, adopted company-wide, standardizing risk assessment and mitigation practices.

•Leveraged data analytics to identify trends in third-party risks, informing strategic decisions and reducing unforeseen risk exposure by 30%.

Computer Repair Technician/Compliance Manager Absolute PC Repair May 2007 – Oct 2023

•Resolved complex software issues, including correcting operating system errors and application malfunctions, leading to a 30% decrease in system downtime.

•Developed and enforced stringent security protocols that reduced future infection incidents by 40%, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

•Executed a compliance risk mitigation plan that preemptively addressed 20 potential non-compliance areas, preventing regulatory sanctions.

•Eliminated viruses, malware, and other security threats from 150+ computer systems, ensuring a secure computing environment and mitigating potential data breaches.

•Masterminded a data encryption project that enhanced the security of sensitive information, meeting stringent compliance requirements.

•Engineered a 40% increase in system performance by optimizing hardware configurations across 100+ computers, enhancing operational efficiency.

Computer Repair Technician BancTec Services May 2003 – Feb 2007

•Steered the installation, configuration, and enhancement of computer hardware, achieving a 30% improvement in system efficiency across workstations.

•Diagnosed and replaced defective hardware components, reducing system downtime and enhancing overall performance reliability for the entire organization.

•Resolved complex software issues for users, improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction by 35% through the seamless operation of critical applications.

•Led the deployment and optimization of operating systems and software applications, streamlining workflow processes and ensuring compatibility across 200+ devices.

•Directed system upgrade initiatives, integrating the latest hardware and software technologies to bolster system capabilities and security by 40%, impacting workstations.

•Managed the timely update of antivirus and security protocols, minimizing vulnerabilities by 30% and thwarting potential security breaches, safeguarding the organization's digital assets.

EDUCATION

Computer Installation and Repair Technology

Softel Computer Training, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science: Marketing

Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria

CERTIFICATION

Dell Certified System Engineer

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

CYSA+ Security+ TECHNICAL ACUMEN

ServiceNow, Microsoft Office Suite.

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